Milwaukee has an extensive public transportation system, used by thousands of people from every generation, from schoolchildren to seniors. While public transportation is estimated to be ten times safer than driving, that doesn’t mean that accidents never occur.
If you’ve been injured, the Milwaukee personal injury attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. have the skills and resources to help you seek full compensation after being injured in a public transportation accident.
Public Transportation in Wisconsin
Both Madison and Milwaukee rank in the top 50 cities in the country with populations of 100,000 or greater with the highest rate of public transportation users.
The Milwaukee County Transit System is the largest in the state, with 410 diesel buses and over 1,000 operators, administrative staff and support personnel. On average, it provides 150,000 rides per day to residents. It is a quasi-governmental entity that operates the system for Milwaukee County.
Commonly Used Transportation Systems
The term “public transportation” applies to any form of transportation available to the public that runs on fixed routes and charges set fares. Public transportation in Wisconsin encompasses a variety of options:
- Inter-city and commuter bus service
- Local bus service
- Trains
- Ferries
- Streetcar
- Bicycle and pedestrian facilities
- Rural and paratransit services
Some of these transit services are administered by local or county government, and some by private companies. That can make it tricky to deal with insurance companies after an accident. Our Milwaukee public transportation accident lawyers are here to help.
Who Is Liable in a Public Transportation Accident?
- In public transportation accidents, various entities may be held liable, based upon the facts in the case. These entities include the driver or operator of a public transportation vehicle.
Drivers may have insurance coverage through their employers and you may seek compensation through that entity, whether a public agency or private company. A driver may be named in a lawsuit as a liable party as well. - If the accident occurred because of a vehicle failure, it may be the result of inadequate maintenance or flaws in the design or manufacture of the vehicle. Liability may lie with a vehicle maintenance firm, or the vehicle manufacturer, or another party.
- If the accident resulted from the negligence of another driver, that driver may be among the liable parties.
- If it is revealed that the driver in an accident did not have the necessary training, did not have the required background checks, was driving without the necessary license for the vehicle, or failed in another way, liability may be with the governmental agency managing the public transit company, or another private party.
Why Hire a Milwaukee Public Transportation Accident Lawyer
If a public transportation accident has left you with a serious injury that has led to lost income or a reduced earning potential, or significant pain and suffering, our team of personal Cannon & Dunphy public transportation accident attorneys in Milwaukee are here to help you seek justice. We will evaluate your case to determine what level of compensation should be pursued.
At Cannon & Dunphy S.C., our trial lawyers accept transportation injury cases. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis and you won’t be asked to pay anything unless we secure compensation on your behalf. Contact us today!